Event Views Navigation

Events List Navigation

Poems, Songs and Stories with Elizabeth Reapy, Imelda Maguire, Anthony Glavin, Kate Dempsey, Rosie Carney and Sarah Cullen. Elizabeth (EM) Reapy’s debut novel, Red Dirt, has just been published by London publishing house, Head of Zeus. A thriller inspired by the author’s backpacking trip around Australia in 2011, the novel’s events unfold in the context of the 88 days of Outback farm-work that backpackers, including many Irish, are required to do to qualify for a second year holiday visa. A native…

THIS YEAR'S ALLINGHAM CONCERT PROMISES ANOTHER WONDERFUL NIGHT OF MUSIC WITH PERFORMANCES FROM NIALL GALLAGHER, NIAMH CURRID, SIOBHAN CALPIN, AMY GILLEN, AND A HEADLINE SET BY KIERAN QUINN. KIERAN QUINN Kieran Quinn will take to the Abbey stage to headline our Saturday night Allingham Concert. Over the past number of years, Kieran has developed a strong musical brand beyond his home-town of Sligo. His now-renowned theme nights showcase a wide range of Sligo’s musical talent and often feature up to…

MEET OUR CAST FOR THE WEDDING SINGER!! Introducing Robbie Hart: John Larkin John is back with Ballyshannon Musical Society this year playing the rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart, New Jersey's favourite wedding singer. A real ‘nice guy' that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. In love with love, he's the life of the party - until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Last years audiences will remember John for his truly outstanding performance as Gomez, the passionate…

Ballyshannon Musical Society Presents ”The Wedding Singer” Tuesday 28th – Saturday 4th March. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie. The year was 1985. The Place is New Jersey. A wannabe rock star (aka a professional wedding singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune. The Wedding singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.

Spring Concert - Bel Canto, Cór Craobhaigh and friends Saturday 25th March 8pm Admission €10 - Call Abbey Arts Centre 0719851375 to book your tickets This will be an evening not to be missed. Bel Canto, Cór Craobhaigh and friends will stage a Nostalgic Evening of Music and Song in the Abbey Theatre Ballyshannon. The Spring Concert is a special night as all of the performers are from the Ballyshannon area. Bel Canto Bel Canto choral group was formed in…

Bluestacks Festival Present a Night of Notions. Music by Lemoncello, Hatchlings, Alfi. Poetry by Stephen Clarke, Grace Kiernan. Thursday 5th October 8pm €8/€5 A Night of Notions is an evening of original Music and Spoken Word curated by Mountcharles musician Conor Cunningham, featuring artists and performers from the Common Grounds Collective, among them Eamonn Travers from Ballyshannon and Claire Kinsella from Letterkenny. The Common Grounds Collective is a Maynooth-based arts collective, who have been showcasing some of Ireland’s most inspiring…

A very special family performance will take place on Sunday 17th December 2017 @ 5.00pm Prices: ALL TICKETS €11.00 To book for a family performance please call the Abbey Arts Centre Box Office on 071-9851375. Show running time is approximately 55 minutes with no intermission. This show is ideal for little ones aged three to seven; however, it’s suitable for all ages. EARLY BOOKING IS SUGGESTED FOR THIS ALL-TIME CHRISTMAS FAVOURITE!